A little over a year ago frillr.com tipped me off about Rose Codero. I was immediately taken that I wrote a post called simply, Rose Cordero. I hoped to see lots of her in FW10. I’m getting my wish. What a year you’ve had Rose, I love seeing you around.
The editorial and cover from Vogue Paris are stunning. You can see the full editorial on models.com.
images: models.com
It was the prints that attracted me to Maria Grachvogel Fall 2010 collection. They remind me of the sea, sky and mountains.
Maria started her line in 1994 and has been showing at London Fashion week since. She shuns traditional techniques and doesn’t use fit models but real people. Sizes run from 2 – 20 and she designs so that the garments flatter all sizes.
Maria Grachvogel hand paints each design which is then digitally printed on the fabric.
images: nymag.com
I had no idea there was a Prada Spring/Summer 2010 Ad Campaign video. I can’t help but watch this mesmerized. I think it’s the music.
Here’s a quick video reminder of the Prada Spring 2010 collection.
Converse Music Collection for Spring 2010 brings us Blondie and The Clash. The Music Collection are “sneakers inspired by iconic bands who defined what it means to rock.”
The Blondie styles are made for women. I’m a fan of The Clash so I was super excited about their offerings. The white leather London Calling chucks are amazing. I ended up getting the red skull and bones Hi Tops thanks to the kind folks at Converse. I can’t wait till the weather is nicer so I can wear them. I seem to be amazing a little Chuck Taylor collection at home, this pair will be number four. The others were purchased by myself and not gifts, I love my Chuck Taylors.
Converse Music Collections Availability and Pricing
Chuck Taylor Blondie DH Print Hi $80.00
Available at Get Outside & Little Burgundy
Chuck Taylor Blondie Tri-Stitch Ox $80.00
Available at Get Outside
All Star Light Blondie Animal Print $70.00
Available at Little Burgundy
Chuck Taylor The Clash – London Calling 30th (leather) $100 and two other styles $90
Available at Shoe Tree on Yonge and Get Outside
images courtesy of Converse
Jeremy Laing debuts fur and knits for his Fall 2010 collection. I’m in love. The huge waffle knit looks so cosy and warm. I love the fur hoods and snoods. I can see these being a hot item for fall, especially with the unusual treatment and colours. Beaver, raccoon, and muskrat pelts come from sustainably hunted animals in Canada.
Jeremy Laing Fall Winter 201 InspirationÂ
Jeremy was inspired by: “Elements of the Canadian northwest coast: from the curvilinear style of Native American graphics appearing on totems, boxes and midcentury art prints to the rich colors and textures of the redwood forest.â€
This collection was an exploration of texture and surface. Most elements of this collection I loved but I did feel that it was a little all over the place. I’m on the fence with what I call the sky print (it looks like a night sky full of stars). I want to see it in person or on video because I think the camera isn’t doing it justice.
Jeremy Laing Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Collection on Style.com: Runway Review.
The Proenza Schouler fall 2010 show was fun. It had the bumping runway music and I loved the clothing. It was very preppy and collegiate in a way. The graffiti print denim, a collaboration with J Brand, gave the preppy a bit of an edge. The shoes however were beyond stupid and ugly. I wondering why everyone walked so funny during the show. It’s because of these
Completely, totally, completely ugly!
images: style.com
Danielle from Final Fashion is doing paper dolls again. She’s expanded from Toronto and is taking the experience to the international fashion scene. First up is a final fashion paper doll for Rodarte Fall 2010.
I didn’t care much for the Rodarte collection but I really did love their white gown finale. Danielle’s rendition is beautiful.
Be sure to watch Final Fashion Paper Dolls page to see more updates. I know she’s working on Jeremy Laing. She will be selling prints via the Final Fashion Etsy shop.
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Trolling Shrimption Couture is always fun. I have been hearing about Anita Quansah’s jewellery for the last week so I had to check it out. She also shares my name and I’m totally curious.
Rasia by Anita Quansah, exclusively for Shrimpton Couture
This silver tone multi chain neckpiece features vintage faux pearl mixed with silver and gunmetal chains. An oval metal tone faceted bead and clear facet stone charm have been wrapped around rows of a cascading ring design. Four large purple floral embellishment and 2 silk handmade corsage where then added, all held in place with 2 silver tone pin’s from a vintage kilt!
As you can see Anita’s jewellery is very ornate and large. They are an uber statement piece so you’d need to wear simple silhouettes and neutral colours with these. They look like fun.
Theda by Anita Quansah, exclusively for Shrimpton Couture
Hera is a spectacular creation that features cascading gun metal chains mixed with rhinestones and grey, black & gold faceted beads, all arranged in a mesh design, that drapes loosely like a collar around the neck. Hanging off this beautiful necklace is a stunning, bold, re-worked vintage necklace with wrapped gold tone chains, round, square black and grey faceted beads with gold tone embossed beads and large black oval polished faceted bead. It is surprisingly heavy and a fantastic piece!
All of Anita Quansah’s jewellery is one of a kind. A few pieces have been sold already.
images: shrimptoncouture.com
